--- product_id: 16431287 title: "The Silent Holy Stones" price: "£0.57" currency: GBP in_stock: false reviews_count: 4 url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/16431287-the-silent-holy-stones store_origin: GB region: United Kingdom --- # The Silent Holy Stones **Price:** £0.57 **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Silent Holy Stones - **How much does it cost?** £0.57 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/16431287-the-silent-holy-stones) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Product Description The place where the story took place is none other than my home village, where the mountains and waters have always haunted my dreams. I long to tell the true stories in my own way that have come up in my home village, to disclose the real looks of her, and to reveal the genuine conditions of life of the people there...a reciprocal infiltration between tradition and modernism. Pema Tseden Pema Tseden (The Search, Old Dog) is the first Tibetan graduate of the Beijing Film Academy, and this is his dramatic feature debut. Made on location in a village in the Amdo region, the film follows a young lama assigned for Tibetan New Year to attend to the seven-year-old Living Buddha (tulku) of a mountain monastery. The young lamas try to balance their strict training with explorations of the outside world through the novelty of television, and make some surprising choices. Like all great neo-realist films, The Silent Holy Stones has the immediacy of a documentary, and Tseden delivers a compelling and intimate insider s view of everyday life in his home town. Filmed on location in and around Guwa Monastery, Amdo. Written and Directed by Pema Tseden Cinematographer by Sonthar Gyal Tibetan and Mandarin (English subtitles) Grand Jury Prize Changchun Film Festival; Best Director Shanghai International Film Festival; Golden Rooster Award Best Directorial Debut (China); Official Selection Pusan International Film Festival; Official Selection Hong Kong International Film Festival; Official Selection International Film Festival Rotterdam; Official Selection San Francisco International Film Festival; Official Selection International Buddhist Film Festival Review A polished and enjoyable tale...delightful. --Variety Review: Tibetan Telling Tibetan Stories - I found this film stunning! First saw it at a festival and have been waiting forever to get my own copy to show friends who think there are no Tibetans left in Tibet. Not only are there millions of people, but among them has emerged a sensitive artistic "voice" that draws us into the feelings of Tibetan people with compassion and humor and without overly sentimental or exaggerated exoticism. Took my breath away. Have also discovered that the director - Pema Tseden from Amdo (Qinghai) - is an author, writing in Tibetan and Chinese and that translations of his works are beginning to appear in several countries (not yet in the U.S). As I read Chinese I've been able to read a few short stories of his that I found (with some difficulty) on Chinese language Internet sites. The stories were as fresh and original as his films. (See also his film, Old Dog, a recent award winner. Very different tone than this one. And there is another that will hopefully be available from desertcart eventually, The Search.) Can't wait for more from him! Can't wait to see where he will go artistically. [If you read French, desertcart Canada can supply you a recent French translation of one of his short story collections. This is Neige (Littérature grand format) (French Edition) "Niege" means "snow", the title of one of the stories in the collection. [Film info: Director/Screenwriter: Pema Tseden Art Director: Actors: Young Lama (main character) Danpei Lama; Tulku Gyapontsang as the Little Living Buddha Cast primarily non-professional local people.]Director currently working on yet another film rich with Tibetan traditions and story. Review: but the views of the monastery are great. - The story is very thin, plot wise, but the views of the monastery are great. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B00CNWPTHC | | Actors | none | | Best Sellers Rank | #287,208 in Movies & TV ( See Top 100 in Movies & TV ) #11,564 in Documentary (Movies & TV) #38,508 in Drama DVDs | | Customer Reviews | 4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (5) | | Director | Pema Tseden | | MPAA rating | G (General Audience) | | Media Format | NTSC | | Number of discs | 1 | | Package Dimensions | 7.48 x 5.35 x 0.67 inches; 2.86 ounces | | Release date | September 24, 2013 | | Run time | 1 hour and 38 minutes | | Studio | Festival Media | ## Product Details - **Contributor:** Pema Tseden, none - **Format:** NTSC - **Genre:** Documentary - **Number Of Discs:** 1 - **Runtime:** 1 hour and 38 minutes ## Images ![The Silent Holy Stones - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91XaIIqgJyL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Tibetan Telling Tibetan Stories *by A***N on July 12, 2013* I found this film stunning! First saw it at a festival and have been waiting forever to get my own copy to show friends who think there are no Tibetans left in Tibet. Not only are there millions of people, but among them has emerged a sensitive artistic "voice" that draws us into the feelings of Tibetan people with compassion and humor and without overly sentimental or exaggerated exoticism. Took my breath away. Have also discovered that the director - Pema Tseden from Amdo (Qinghai) - is an author, writing in Tibetan and Chinese and that translations of his works are beginning to appear in several countries (not yet in the U.S). As I read Chinese I've been able to read a few short stories of his that I found (with some difficulty) on Chinese language Internet sites. The stories were as fresh and original as his films. (See also his film, Old Dog, a recent award winner. Very different tone than this one. And there is another that will hopefully be available from Amazon eventually, The Search.) Can't wait for more from him! Can't wait to see where he will go artistically. [If you read French, Amazon Canada can supply you a recent French translation of one of his short story collections. This is Neige (Littérature grand format) (French Edition) "Niege" means "snow", the title of one of the stories in the collection. [Film info: Director/Screenwriter: Pema Tseden Art Director: Actors: Young Lama (main character) Danpei Lama; Tulku Gyapontsang as the Little Living Buddha Cast primarily non-professional local people.]Director currently working on yet another film rich with Tibetan traditions and story. ### ⭐⭐⭐ but the views of the monastery are great. *by W***N on September 1, 2017* The story is very thin, plot wise, but the views of the monastery are great. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Five Stars *by J***M on August 28, 2015* Nice movie --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/16431287-the-silent-holy-stones](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/16431287-the-silent-holy-stones) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Kingdom* *Store origin: GB* *Last updated: 2026-05-05*